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- Advertised from 17th May 2023
- 17% employers pension contribution. Generous holiday allowance. Flexitime Scheme. Fixed Term: 24 months.
Role
Are you a Finance Manager with proven ability and success in a multi-faceted environment? Do you love the culture and heritage sector and the idea of working in a unique, exciting, fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation?
We are seeking a dynamic and results driven individual to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our organisation as we expand with the opening of a brand-new Museum in the city of Perth in Spring 2024.
From procurement to external financial reporting, as our Head of Finance and Resources you will lead from the front, building and engaging with your team, contributing to the Executive Management Team and supporting the Board of Trustees. You will have an exceptional eye for detail and a willingness to be flexible and adaptive to support a broad range of workstreams and projects.
You will be a skilled communicator and qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA or ACA or equivalent) with experience of the charitable sector and excellent technical accounting skills to support all aspects of the service. It is desirable that you also have some experience of public sector finance.
The job will stretch, and challenge and you must be prepared to think on your feet and lead by example. In return we offer an inclusive, inspiring and flexible working environment; support to grow and develop and a vibrant and ambitious city to work in.
Application notes
If you believe you have what it takes to help us achieve success, then submit your CV, with a covering letter outlining your interest in this role to jobs@culturepk.org.uk Please note CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.
For further information: Head of Finance and Resources - Culture Perth and Kinross (culturepk.org.uk)
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday, 6 June 2023.
Interviews will be held w/c 12 June 2023.
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Top job! Director of Libraries, Sport and Physical Activity & Communities
- Full time
- £102,894 – £116,854
- Hybrid: Albion St, Glasgow
- Closing 28th September 2025
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city — and inspire every citizen and visitor to become engaged and active in a city globally renowned for culture and sport.
To help us deliver that vision, we’re looking for a Director of Libraries, Sport & Physical Activity & Communities to join our Senior Leadership Team.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
Location: Hybrid. Our head office is based in Merchant city with excellent transport links and access to discounted car parking nearby.
What you’ll do
As Director of Libraries, Sport & Physical Activity and Communities, you’ll report directly to the Chief Executive and play a pivotal role in delivering our strategic vision. You'll lead a diverse portfolio of physical and digital services - from Glasgow Club gyms and our citywide Libraries to vital community learning and engagement programmes, and ensure they contribute meaningfully to the mental, physical, and economic wellbeing of Glasgow’s people.
You’ll oversee major strategic projects and transformational change, driving innovation, inclusion, financial sustainability, and service excellence across your portfolio. As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll also help shape Glasgow Life’s future direction, strengthen our income base, and lead engagement with strategic partners locally, nationally and internationally.
Your leadership will make a visible and lasting difference through teams that:
• Support our communities
• Help people get active
• Create cultural and learning experiences
• Or work behind the scenes to make it all happen
Who you are
We’re looking for a strategic, inspiring and collaborative leader with a deep understanding of how culture, sport, libraries and community services improve lives.
You’ll bring strong business acumen, a people-focused approach, and a commitment to delivering public value in a complex, high-profile environment. If you can balance social impact with income generation and lead inclusively and authentically, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for:
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, along with evidence of ongoing professional and leadership development
• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation delivering customer-focused services
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage diverse and high-level stakeholder relationships
• A commercial mindset and excellent financial and budget management skills
• In-depth knowledge of challenges facing the delivery of culture, sport, libraries and community services in both public and commercial contexts
• A proven track record in leading successful organisational change and service redesign
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with experience of driving performance and continuous improvement
• Experience working across organisational boundaries, with a solid grasp of political, governance and decision-making frameworks
• An understanding of the wider public and third-sector landscape in Scotland
• A personal and professional commitment to Glasgow Life’s values — demonstrated through inclusive, values-led leadership
Download the Candidate Brochure in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland to see the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
What we offer
At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.
Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.
We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
Holiday
When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!
Pension
Save for later life and join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
Support
Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Discounts
As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.
Flexibility and development
We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.
Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit - glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation.
Communications and Marketing Manager
- Part time
- £28,000 pro-rata
- On site/Hybrid/Remote: Home or office based
- Closing 29th September 2025
About the Role
We are excited to be recruiting a Communications and Marketing Manager for Cruse Scotland. This is a key role within our organisation which offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Your work will be central to telling our story and growing our reach across Scotland
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications and marketing professional who’s ready to lead with creativity, passion and purpose
As our sole dedicated communications and marketing team member, you'll bring stories to life and craft impactful messaging across a variety of platforms – including social media, website and bulletins
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation who are working in client services, volunteer management, fundraising and business development –ensuring our communications are aligned, engaging, and effective
You’ll be:
• A confident communicator and creative thinker
• Highly organised, with great IT skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable managing your own workload and juggling priorities
• Passionate about using digital platforms and media in fresh and innovative ways.
Above all, you'll be someone who’s excited by the opportunity to shape and lead the communications function in a values driven organisation
About Cruse Scotland
We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face in their lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support we offer includes our helpline, instant web-based support, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplaces and more. See our website crusescotland.org.uk for more information
The most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by a volunteer workforce - who are all trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly
Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, and are supported by a small but mighty staff team of 23, the majority of whom are employed part time. The staff team comprise a mix of roles and talents and share a similar passion for the work of Cruse Scotland. The staff team connects fortnightly to ensure a real sense of community and good relationships across the team
Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included:
“I haven't been here long but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management”
“I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers”
*Homebased with monthly meetings in Perth, Leith & Glasgow
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Office based from one of our Cruse Scotland offices in either Aberdeen, Glasgow, Leith, or Perth with occasional travel across Scotland
Owing to internal staffing opportunities, the Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for an experienced, motivated and efficient Administrator to join the team. The successful candidate will be required to deliver the effective administration of our Centre and will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including referrals from survivors, family members and external agencies.
Only females need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants will be subject to successful PVG.
Head of Service - Street Services
- Full time
- £44,837 – £52,613
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd September 2025
About Simon Community Scotland
Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.
Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Job Summary
Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.
We want to deliver services and responses that really matter to people and really make a difference. The majority of our funding comes from contracts allowing us to connect directly with people needing support. We want our services to excel in design, delivery and impact and we want our front-facing teams to be at the very forefront of excellent design and decision-making in our services. We need a remarkable person to help us make this happen. That person needs to bring experience, success and confidence; have a genuine passion for developing teams, creating collaborative advantage and a commitment to delivering meaningful and long term outcomes for the people we support.
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